David Halstead Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

-Presenting aviation education and workforce development programs at exhibitions, career days and fly-ins to educate citizens on careers in aviation-Serving as a primary member of the ICON A5 Introduction to Flight program team visiting schools across the Commonwealth-Researching, writing and publishing content for social media and the agency website-Serving as editor of the agency’s external newsletter-Shooting and editing photographs and video at a variety of… Show more -Presenting aviation education and workforce development programs at exhibitions, career days and fly-ins to educate citizens on careers in aviation-Serving as a primary member of the ICON A5 Introduction to Flight program team visiting schools across the Commonwealth-Researching, writing and publishing content for social media and the agency website-Serving as editor of the agency’s external newsletter-Shooting and editing photographs and video at a variety of events-Designing various print and digital publications, including a yearly aviation calendar-Ordering, inventorying, packing and transporting/shipping educational and promotional items-Coordinating the design of exhibit banners and promotional materials as well as packing, setting up and storing these displays and materials Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

-Presenting aviation education and workforce development programs at exhibitions, career days and fly-ins to educate citizens on careers in aviation-Serving as a primary member of the ICON A5 Introduction to Flight program visiting schools across the Commonwealth-Creating unique content for the agency website and social media accounts-Researching, writing and serving as editor of the agency newsletter-Shooting and editing photographs, designing electronic and print… Show more -Presenting aviation education and workforce development programs at exhibitions, career days and fly-ins to educate citizens on careers in aviation-Serving as a primary member of the ICON A5 Introduction to Flight program visiting schools across the Commonwealth-Creating unique content for the agency website and social media accounts-Researching, writing and serving as editor of the agency newsletter-Shooting and editing photographs, designing electronic and print publications-Promoting, reviewing and awarding teacher grants and student scholarships-Organizing the aviation youth art contest and leading a panel of judges in declaring winners-Coordinating and overseeing all facets of the Aviation Ambassador program-Monitoring inventory, ordering and shipping educational and promotional materials -Packing, transporting and setting up exhibit banners, displays and materials Show less

Ashland, Virginia, United States

-Managed game day operations with press row responsibilities-Assisted with recording of statistics and game information for distribution to media members-Operated scoreboard, game clock and shot clock for live sports events-Public address announcer for in-game entertainment

Ashland, Virginia, United States

-Created and promoted marketing plan for registration of youth sports in the community-Communicated with local businesses to advertise sports leagues, clinics and camps-Coordinated youth soccer and basketball leagues, which included forming teams, finding coaches, organizing practice schedules and game day operations-Helped register program participants and process various forms of payment over the phone, online and in-person-Head coach of the youth cross country team, developed… Show more -Created and promoted marketing plan for registration of youth sports in the community-Communicated with local businesses to advertise sports leagues, clinics and camps-Coordinated youth soccer and basketball leagues, which included forming teams, finding coaches, organizing practice schedules and game day operations-Helped register program participants and process various forms of payment over the phone, online and in-person-Head coach of the youth cross country team, developed training schedule and led practices to prepare for races Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

-Worked with video production crew for ESPN broadcasts-Assisted with in-game calling of basketball statistics-Operated university social media channels during games

Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States

-Responsible for the publicity and promotion of the university’s 25 athletic programs-Coordinated and moderated media interviews with team personnel and local media members-Produced press releases, feature stories, media guides, game programs and recruiting materials-Created eye-appealing and informational graphics, video production and creative content to bolster social media engagement and followers-Organized and executed community relations events including Education Day… Show more -Responsible for the publicity and promotion of the university’s 25 athletic programs-Coordinated and moderated media interviews with team personnel and local media members-Produced press releases, feature stories, media guides, game programs and recruiting materials-Created eye-appealing and informational graphics, video production and creative content to bolster social media engagement and followers-Organized and executed community relations events including Education Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Alumni Events and Senior Day festivities-Nominated and promoted student-athletes for awards through Northeast Conference and NCAA Show less

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

-First point of contact for all guests at Wannamaker County Park-Handled various forms of payment or scanning passes for admissions-Directed guests on locations within the park-Provided knowledge of events occurring throughout all of the county parks

Charleston, South Carolina

-Coordinated media relations efforts in promotion of the university’s 16 athletic programs-Executed a comprehensive plan for messaging through news releases, game notes, previews, student-athlete and staff profiles-Created unique content for CSUsports.com, social media and digital platforms-Coordinated media interviews with team personnel and local media members-Nominated and promoted student-athletes for awards through Big South Conference and NCAA

Lafayette, Louisiana Area

-Primary contact for the women’s basketball, women’s soccer and men’s/women’s tennis teams-Assisted the Sports Information Department with game day operations-Wrote and edited news releases and feature stories for distribution to media members-Determined and managed content on RaginCajuns.com and social media outlets-Researched and assembled records and statistics for use in media guides

Harrisonburg, Virginia

-Assisted the Athletics Communications Department with game-day operations-Helped with in-game statistics and player participation-Volunteered in the Athletics Communications office-Updated athlete biographies on JMUSports.com

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

-First point of contact for all guests at the Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Center-Supervised and mentored children in completing athletic activities and academic assignments-Developed, organized and implemented team-oriented games to ensure inclusivity-Worked closely with Parks and Recreation department staff to ensure safety of all participants-Developed practice and game plans as head coach for middle school boys’ basketball team

Newport News, Virginia

-Assisted the Director of Communications in updating the Conference website and enhancing online features-Wrote and edited news releases and feature stories for distribution to local, state and national media-Helped compile schedules on the Conference website to prepare for the fall sports season-Updated the database to prepare for the women’s and men’s basketball seasons and championship tournaments-Assisted in covering baseball during the championship tournament and NCAA… Show more -Assisted the Director of Communications in updating the Conference website and enhancing online features-Wrote and edited news releases and feature stories for distribution to local, state and national media-Helped compile schedules on the Conference website to prepare for the fall sports season-Updated the database to prepare for the women’s and men’s basketball seasons and championship tournaments-Assisted in covering baseball during the championship tournament and NCAA postseason-Updated the directory and annual report with contact names and information on the Conference-Helped analyze the Academic Progress Rates from the 32 Division I Conferences in the NCAA Show less

Harrisonburg, Virginia

-Covered local sporting events-Interviewed athletes and coaches-Wrote articles that were published in the daily newspaper

Richmond, Virginia

-Covered local sporting events-Interviewed athletes and coaches-Wrote articles that were published in the weekly newspaper

Ashland, Virginia

-Covered local sporting events-Interviewed athletes and coaches-Wrote articles that were published in the weekly newspaper

Harrisonburg, Virginia

-Covered JMU sporting events-Interviewed athletes and coaches-Wrote articles that were published in the bi-weekly newspaper

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sport And Recreation Management, Spanish Minor

Advanced Diploma, English, Spanish, Newspaper